Baob
4.0 out of 5 (1 experiences)
Easy to propagate
Survivor
Also known as
Baobab
Taxonomy
Adansonia gregorii
Adansonia
Malvaceae
Malvales
How to care for Baob
Water
How often to water your Baob
every 9
Baob needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Light
Check the growing potential in your area
A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
32% Very Low
Growing Baob in Philadelphia right now
Plant growth potential is currently low š
February 5th, 2023
Sunlight intensity as measured by ānet radiationā in Philadelphia is currently low š.
The availability of high quality sunlight in your home impacts ability for plants to thrive and is key in deteā¦
Sunlight will increase by 44.9% āļø
February 8th, 2023
Philadelphia is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!
The amount of sunlight in Philadelphia is expected to increase by 44.9% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 10.1 megajoules of energā¦
Daylight will increase by 1.3 hours š
February 7th, 2023
This month, Philadelphia is getting an average of 6.7 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.
Hours of daylight will increase by 13.5% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 10.7 total hours oā¦
Finding light for Baob in your home
a window
Baob may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves š, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to keep it happy during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania ā .
Nutrients
How to fertilize Baob
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Baob after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
FAQs
Baob prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Sunlight Needs
Baob may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves š without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home š”.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantās toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itās always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control atĀ US (800) 222-1222.Ā If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA atĀ US (888) 426-4435.
Care Summary for Baob
Baob
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 3ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on your location in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
What other plant parents say
Easy to propagate 1
Survivor 1
06/16/2021
TreT as succulent and be careful about overwatering.
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